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Books Like The One and Only Ivan

March 1, 2021

collage of books for kids who like the one and only ivan

So, your young reader loved The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate and they want to know what to read next! It’s no wonder they want more books like The One and Only Ivan. Applegate’s Newbery award winning story about friendship teaches empathy and offers hope, even in the most difficult of circumstances. The…
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Spring Poems for Kids and Families

February 25, 2021

Pink spring blossoms in forest with text spring poetry for children and families

Spring! A time of renewal! A time for blooms, fresh air and buzzing bees! And also a time for POETRY! These spring poems for kids will wake up their senses and fill them with the sparkle that only comes as the earth wakes up from the cruelty of winter. Was that too dramatic? Never! But…
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Home Science Experiments for Kids

February 23, 2021

collage of science experiments for kids

One of the best ways to engage with your child is with easy at home science experiments. Kids of all ages, from toddlers, preschoolers, tweens and teens love the magic-like quality of science projects. Even if your child is too young to understand all the underlying scientific concepts, exploring these ideas will lay a good…
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Children’s Books that Address Incarceration and Detention

February 22, 2021

collage of book covers of kids books about incarceration and detention

It may seem like incarceration is a too heavy a topic for a children’s book. However, the United States has the highest incarceration rate of any developed nation. That means millions of children have been touched by incarceration. All of those children deserve to see themselves in books. The books on this list touch on…
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How to Play Sevens: A Dice Game

February 18, 2021

Colored dice spread across an aqua colored background for sevens dice game

Need a fun new game to learn? Get ready to learn how to play the SEVENS dice game! This dice game for two or more players is so easy to learn and the roll of the dice will result in lots of rousing “Aw man!”s and “Yes!”es. Kids love the action of tossing dice, and…
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Middle Grade Books for Women’s History Month

February 17, 2021

collage of middle grade books about women's history

Let’s state the obvious. We should not confine learning about women’s history to one month of the year. However, celebrating Women’s History Month in March is a great reminder of the need to incorporate books about women’s history all year long! These middle grade books for Women’s History Month (and every month) are excellent choices…
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Lau Kata Kati: A Traditional Strategy Game from India

February 12, 2021

lau kata kati game board in shape of two triangles connected at a single vertex with green and orange square tokens

Want to get your kids off screens? Entice them with a time-tested traditional game like Lau Kata Kati, an abstract strategy game from India! It’s fun, quick to make, easy to learn, encourages logical thinking and rewards perseverance. Could there be a better reason to start playing ASAP? By the way, don’t forget to check…
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Valentine Bookmarks Coloring Page

February 9, 2021

four colored valentine bookmarks on red background with one sticking out of grey book

Sure, you could run out to the store and pick up a pack of ready-made valentines for your child’s class at school. But wouldn’t it be more fun if they gave each of their friends a valentine bookmark coloring page? These exclusive and love-ly (see what I did there?) bookmarks are designed by children’s book…
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